A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2846792 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2848189 epoch_slot_no: 18589 block_no: 2846659 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1719 time: 2019-07-15 05:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x202ab9d49db1d95cd383bb3aa0b47d1a7ca5ff7a6ab3510876d1c0d34212d442Block Operator
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